Tiêu chuẩn iso 15165 2001

ISO
15165

INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD

First edition
2001-10-15

Fine ceramics (advanced ceramics,
advanced technical ceramics) —
Classification system
Céramiques techniques — Système de classification

Reference number
ISO 15165:2001(E)

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Contents

Page

Foreword.....................................................................................................................................................................iv
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................v
1

Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................1

2

Normative references ....................................................................................................................................1

3

Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................2

4

Objectives.......................................................................................................................................................2

5

Individual classification fields......................................................................................................................3

6

Construction of a complete classification code.......................................................................................13

Annex A (normative) Application classification field ............................................................................................15
Annex B (normative) Chemical character descriptor field....................................................................................35
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Annex C (informative) Processing classification field ..........................................................................................60
Annex D (normative) Property data classification field ........................................................................................65
Annex E (informative) Bibliography to annex D .....................................................................................................74
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................................................79

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO

member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
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Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard ISO 15165 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 206, Fine ceramics.
Annexes A, B and D form a normative part of this International Standard. Annexes C and E are for information only.

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Introduction

The detail of the classification system has been developed by international collaboration under the auspices of VAMAS
Technical Working Area 14, and with support from the Commission of the European Communities, ASTM Institute of
Standards Research and the Japan Fine Ceramics Association. Its construction has followed an international survey of
requirements amongst manufacturing and user industries [1], discussions at an international workshop at Ispra, Italy,
June 1990 [2], a consultant's study [3], and a final report of the work of VAMAS TWA14 [4].
The use of this International Standard has been reviewed by VAMAS TWA14 in an international project to test and
demonstrate it. Based on the findings of this work, modifications agreed by VAMAS have been made to the original
VAMAS Report [4].

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

ISO 15165:2001(E)

Fine ceramics (advanced ceramics, advanced technical
ceramics) — Classification system

1

Scope

This International Standard describes a system by which fine ceramics (advanced ceramics, advanced technical
ceramics) (see clause 3) may be classified. The system has been devised to cover all types of fine ceramics in the form
of inorganic precursors for ceramic powder production, powders, granular forms, fibres, whiskers, platelets, single
crystals, consolidated polycrystalline ceramics, amorphous (glassy) and composite materials and components in block,
thin film and coating forms. The structure of the classification is coded to be machine readable.
The classification system does not cover:
a) elemental carbon, except for specific ceramic forms such as diamond, vitreous carbon or chemical vapour
deposited (CVD) graphite;
b)

elemental silicon, elemental germanium and other elemental or compound semi-metallic substances other
than when they form an integral component of or precoursor for fine ceramics;

c)

traditional ceramics based on clay, including:

d)

1)

whitewares (e.g. tableware and fine porcelain);

2)

sanitary wares;

3)

floor and wall tiles;

4)

building ceramics (e.g. bricks and pipes);

unshaped and shaped refractories for tonnage applications.

This International Standard does not specifically cover hardmetal (cemented carbide) products, or products which are
mainly glassy, but the system can, in principle, be extended to cover such products. Its mode of use will be determined
by the objective behind its use. It is not the purpose of this International Standard to define how the system shall be
used, but examples are given of how it might be used. The user is able to define the coding combination and the level
of detail to suit a particular purpose. This International Standard provides only a flexible framework and a
recommended international coding system within which this might be done.

2

Normative references

The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
IEC 60672-2, Ceramic and glass insulating materials — Part 2: Methods of test
IEC 60672-3, Ceramic and glass insulating materials — Part 3: Specifications for individual materials
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Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this International Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
fine ceramic (advanced ceramic, advanced technical ceramic)

highly engineered, high-performance, predominantly non-metallic, inorganic, ceramic material having specific
functional attributes
NOTE
Other terms which in whole or in part cover the scope of the above expression are in common use. The above term
is the preferred one in all circumstances.

3.2
classification field
set of categories related to one independent aspect or feature of the classification
3.3
classification element
single category in a classification field
3.4
code
alphanumeric string with a prescribed definition in terms of material attributes
3.5
coding element
part of the alphanumeric code from one classification field

4

Objectives

This International Standard provides a framework wherein fine ceramic (advanced ceramic, advanced technical
ceramic) products and materials can be classified for a variety of purposes including commercial statistics, market
surveys, materials identification, coding and data bases.
The present range of products that is encompassed by the term “fine ceramics” or its synonyms “advanced ceramics”
or “advanced technical ceramics”, or others, is enormous in breadth and complex in chemical character, form and
property attributes. Normally there are close interlinks between these factors. It has therefore been impossible to devise
a single hierarchical system, such as that used in IEC 60672-3 for electrotechnical ceramics for insulators or that in the

Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System for goods or derivatives thereof. The system developed and
incorporated into this International Standard is novel in many respects in order to encompass all foreseen requirements
and purposes, and all raw and manufactured materials and applications, i.e. it has great flexibility.
For these purposes, an adequate classification of the diversity of materials and products in various stages of
manufacture may require the linking of chemical composition, form, processing method, material properties and
applications in any required combination. The system described in this International Standard has the capability of
classifying fine (advanced, advanced technical) ceramics by any combination of these fields in any sequence for any
desired purpose. The fields are described individually in the following sections. Annexes A, B, C and D provide a
coding method for each classification field of the system.
The user should select from the classification fields those relevant to his requirement, and place these in an order
prescribed for the particular purpose. Some possible combinations are described in clause 6.

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5.1

Individual classification fields

Introduction

Since the intention is to provide a means of classifying any combination of fields in any sequence appropriate to user
needs, each field is separately identified by a unique initial letter code:
¾

A = application

¾

C = chemical character

¾

P = processing methods

¾

D = property characteristic or data

The form of the product is closely related to chemical character and is incorporated into the chemistry code. If
appropriate, additional classification fields may be added in the same way. In each case these should be identifiable in
a coding string by a unique initial letter code.
For the purposes of computer recognition, a strict sequence of classification elements is not required, but for other
purposes, such as manual preparation of trade statistics or material specifications, the sequence of classification
elements should be chosen and fixed as preferred.
In the following description of code structures, the variable characters used in the code are:
¾

X = any appropriate single capital letter coding character

¾

n = any appropriate single numeric coding character

5.2

Classification field for application type

¾

electrical insulation, i.e. insulators for a wide variety of purposes;

¾

electronic/ionic conduction, i.e. electronic or ionic conductors for heating or functional purposes;

¾

mechanical functions, including wear, at or near room temperature;

¾

thermal and thermomechanical functions, where dimensional stability at raised temperature, heat
insulation, heat conduction or resistance to thermal shock are the principal functions, and where additionally
mechanical loads may be applied;

¾

nuclear functions, where the component plays either an active or a passive nuclear role;

¾

optical functions, where the component plays a functional role as an optical element in reflection, refraction,
transmission or absorption of electromagnetic radiation;

¾

chemical functions, including biomedical, where the component is employed for handling melts, chemicals,
solutions or atmospheres because of its resistance to attack by them and, in the case of biomedical materials,
a degree of bio-compatibility;

¾

magnetic functions, where the component possesses properties allowing a functional magnetic role;

¾

powder functions, where the fine ceramic is supplied in powder or granule form for use as such.

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The initial character to denote the start of the “Application” string is “A”. This is followed by a three-digit number code as
listed in annex A for the application areas. In the list, applications are initially separated into a hierarchical series of
areas by the principal functions of the product as defined by:


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The first digit of the three-digit code is given as above by the principal physical function. The subsequent digits are nonhierarchical, and follow the listing given in annex A. To aid the identification of codes, an alphabetical index is also
given. Figure 1 shows a flow diagram for the selection of application codes.
It may not always be possible to assign a particular product to one of the listed codes. In such a case, the code
representing “Other functions” shall be employed, either within each of the above areas as appropriate, or failing
this under codes 980-999.
If the product needs to be classified as having a general applicability to a range of unspecified applications, the
general “unspecified” code (generally of form An00, except A400, but including A950) at the beginning of each
group shall be used.
EXAMPLES

5.3

Resistor cores

code A144

Wear resisting pads for slideways

code A326

Rubber dipping formers

code A820

Classification field for chemical character

5.3.1 The initial identifier indicating “chemical character” is “C”. Because the chemical character of fine ceramics
(advanced ceramics, advanced technical ceramics) can be complex, a flexible method of classification has been
devised. The one or two alphabetical characters that follow the initial “C” indicate the form in which the chemical
species exists (precursor, powder, solid ceramic, etc.). The following alphanumeric string indicates the species and,
optionally, the amount of it present, the relationship of a second species to the first (e.g. physical or chemical
admixture), etc. Details of the categories, their code letters and their uses are given in annex B.
Two formats of this string are given:
¾

a short format, intended for broad description of chemical character of common types of powder or ceramic
material;

¾

a long format, when more detailed chemical information is required, such as the individual chemical
components present and optionally their mass fractions.

5.3.2 The choice of whether to use the short-format or the long-format code is subject to agreement between
parties. However, it should be noted that converting from the short-format to the long-format code or vice versa is
not straightforward since the respective codings have different bases. Consequently, once a choice has been made
it should be adhered to.
NOTE
The short-format code is most appropriate for dealing with commercial products, sales statistics or inventories
where the distinction between products is based primarily on overall chemical type, without the need to define the composition
in detail. The long-format code is most appropriate for use where the precise chemical make-up of the product needs to be

identified, e.g. in data banks or in recording manufacturing processes.

5.3.3 The short-format code is a four-digit number (nnnn) in the range 5001 to 9999 found in annex B. This is
appended directly without punctuation to the chemical character identifier (C) and the form identifier (XX) to form a
code:

This code is used with the appropriate form identifiers for all types of ceramic precursor and product. The classification
code is terminated either by no further characters, or by one of the initial characters A, P or D (or additional defined
initial classification field codes) indicating the start of another classification field.
EXAMPLES
Dense high-alumina ceramic, 95 % alumina

CKB5040

Open porous calcium aluminosilicate ceramic (anorthite,e.g. metallurgical filter material)

CKG5555

Separated and floated whiskers of alpha silicon carbide

CWE6260

An open porous 2D woven silicon carbide fibre reinforced silicon carbide

CKT6320

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Figure 1 — Flow diagram showing the selection of codes for application

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5.3.4 The long-format code is constructed as shown in Table 1. Chemical species codes are selected from code

numbers 0001 to 4999 given in annex B. The sequence of “form” plus “chemical code” plus optional “amount” string
may be repeated as few or as many times as is required to define the product in the detail required.
Important aspects to note are:
1)

The code may be developed in the detail required to classify the product for the objective in mind.

2)

Compositional detail may be appended if appropriate to end-use requirements. Two options are available;
see Table 1 for two options, either an additional code number or a supplementary statement.

3)

The minimum classification long-format code is “form” plus one identified chemical compound; all
information beyond this point is non-mandatory.

4)

The classification code is terminated either by no further characters, or by one of the initial characters A, P
or D (or additional defined initial classification field codes) indicating the start of another classification field.

5)

Effective use of the long-format code requires detailed knowledge of the formulation and microstructure of
the product.

A flow diagram indicating the decision route to the identification and selection of codes is shown in Figure 2. The
following examples indicate the flexibility of use of the classification code in any appropriate way, while remaining
uniquely machine readable.

EXAMPLE 1
Alumina ceramic with 15 % by weight of unstabilized zirconia as a separate phase. Using Option 1 for the composition gives
(written with spaces for clarity):

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Table 1 — Construction of the long-format chemical character code
Description

C

Chemical character code string identifier

XX

One or two-letter code indicating the overall “form” of the product

nnnn

Four-digit chemical character code from the numerical range 0001 to 4999 (see annex B)

Optional

Option 1: coding element for indicating
“amount” of the species nnnn in the product
expressed as mass percentage, according to
the following code:

n

1 u1%
2 > 1 % to10 %

Option 2: If the precise composition in
percentage or parts per million terms is to be
expressed, the figure is placed in
parentheses (..) after the species code,
percentage being indicated by a following
letter “C” and parts per million by a following
letter “M”.
The figure may be preceded by “<” or “>” to
signify less than or more than a given
amount, respectively.

3 > 10 % to 30 %
4 > 30 % to 50 %
5 > 50 % to 70 %
6 > 70 % to 90 %

7 > 90 % to 99 %

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8 > 99 %
If the value is undefined or undefinable, this
character is omitted.
XX (**)

Two letters indicating how a second species is mixed in relation to the first when in the same
form of product, e.g. for a specified second component in a two-species powder or ceramic,
or an impurity.

nnnn

Four-digit chemical character code for the second species.

n

Option 1

Option 2

Optional single digit coding percentage, by
mass, of second species as defined above.

Optional supplementary statement coding
quantity, by mass, of second species, as

defined above.

(**) The sequence is repeated from (**) for third and subsequent species as necessary.

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Figure 2 — Flow diagram for selection of codes representing chemical character

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EXAMPLE 2
Alumina ceramic with 15 % by weight of yttria stabilized zirconia as separate phase, yttria content in the zirconia not defined but
less than 1 % by weight overall. Using Option 1 for bands of composition gives (written with spaces for clarity):

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Option 2 defining the zirconia content at 15 % gives (written with spaces for clarity):

EXAMPLE 3
Sodium borosilicate glass of defined composition 71 % SiO2, 12 % Na2O, 17 % B2O3, using Option 2 for exact percentages
gives (written with spaces for clarity):

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EXAMPLE 4
Silicon carbide whisker-reinforced alumina/unstabilized zirconia with unspecified composition. The compositional definition

option is not invoked, and gives (written with spaces for clarity):

For this particular case with unspecified percentages, the short form CKW5190 could be used with equal value.
NOTE
It may not always be possible to assign a particular product to one of the listed codes. In such a case, the code or
codes representing “Other” chemical species should be used, either within a chemical group for the long-form code [e.g. “Other
chromites” (2119)] or within a generic ceramic type for the short-form code [e.g. “Other glass-ceramics” (9999)].

5.4

Classification field for processing

In cases where the method of processing the ceramic needs to be identified as part of the overall code string, for
example in internal inventories or data bases, this can be performed using a simple string. The initial letter is P,
followed by three digits selected from the listing given in annex C, i.e.:
Pnnn
This can be repeated as many times as is required to define adequately the process or processing route adopted. For
example, the processing code for a ceramic body might have the appearance:
P203P302P403P502P804
indicating that a chemically precipitated powder (P203) was used, which was spray dried (P302) prior to isostatic
pressing (P403), followed by sintering in air (P502). The component was then surface ground (P804).

5.5

Classification field for property characteristics or data

5.5.1 Many ceramic products are developed for specific property attributes appropriate to particular end uses. If it
is required to provide a classification element to define the “properties” or “characteristics”, this is done using a
code with an initial letter “D” (data), followed by a string of 3 to 6 numerical characters defined according to the
matrix in annex E. The first numerical character defines the property class, and the second the property type within

that class. Where appropriate, details of the properties are coded in subsequent numerical characters.

NOTE
It is envisaged that property classification elements could be expanded into a more-detailed data base when this is
desired, the other classification elements being employed to define uniquely the chemical character, applications and any other
feature of the material or component.

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A flow diagram for the selection of property data codes is shown in Figure 3.


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Figure 3 — Flow diagram for the selection of codes representing data

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adequate to indicate simply this fact, or

¾

where it is not possible to ascribe a numerical value because there are no standardized procedures for giving
single-valued data, or

¾

there are no standardized or recognized test methods

the code is limited to the first three numerical characters. The citing of property characteristics in this manner shall
be taken to imply that the property is important for the function of the material, either by design of the material or by
the application for which it is intended.
EXAMPLES
An acid-resistant material

D802

An electro-optic material

D617

A material designed for (unspecified) thermal shock resistance

D303

5.5.3 Where it is appropriate to use numerical property values, properties are divided into numerical bands of
values as determined by a specified test method. The appropriate band can be selected using the fourth numerical
character. When desirable or appropriate, the property band may be qualified by use of a fifth numerical character
indicating the temperature range in which the property has a value in the selected band. With particular reference
to electrical properties, a sixth numerical character may be selected to indicate the frequency range relevant to the
property data. The frequency character shall always be used in conjunction with the temperature character to avoid
ambiguity.
EXAMPLE 1
A material with room-temperature flexural strength of 600 MPa:

EXAMPLE 2
o

An electrical insulator with loss tangent 5 ´ 10– 4 at 400 C and 10 MHz:

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5.5.2 For cases in which one or more properties are seen to be of relevance in the classification of a ceramic
product, but where it is either


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5.5.4

If more than one property characteristic is required, the code D is repeated, i.e.:

DnnnDnnnnnnDnnn ......
represents three property features of particular relevance. These coding elements can be placed in any sequence
without change of meaning.
EXAMPLE
A material with thermal conductivity 40 W m-1 K-1, dielectric loss tangent 5 ´ 10-4 at 10 MHz and flexural strength 600 MPa, all
o
at 400 C:
D20164D609444D30154
The first two elements in this example are taken from the previous examples for single elements, and the third signifies the
thermal conductivity classification.

5.5.5 Optionally, a “supplementary statement” may be added to the classification code in order to indicate the
test method being used, a test method parameter, or other relevant attribute, e.g. colour. The supplementary
statement is enclosed in parentheses (..) and immediately follows the Dnnnnnn code.
EXAMPLE

Taking the previous example and adding the test methods and the colour of the product gives:
D20164(ISO 14704, 4-point bending, 40 mm span)D609444(IEC 60672)D30154(EN 821-2 and specific heat) D403(white)

5.6

Other classification fields

While not a defined part of this International Standard, additional classification fields may be used for further
features associated with a product as required by the application of the classification. If it is desired to include such
information, the classification fields should be constructed as agreed tables of codes in the form:
Xnnn
where X is a unique and unambiguously identifiable initial classification field character, and nnn is a three-digit
code from an agreed table. In this form, the additional classification elements remain unique and machine
readable.
Examples of attributes which could be coded in this way include:
¾

date of coding

¾

manufacturer's name

¾

country of origin

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Construction of a complete classification code

The classification method described above may be used to assemble a code of any length to any level of detail
appropriate to the end-use requirements. By using unique letter identifiers at the start of each classification element an
individual element is easily identifiable in the combined code, which can then be constructed in any appropriate order of
classification fields.
The complete code comprises the individual coding elements in any agreed order, and shall be written as a continuous
string of characters with no gaps or punctuation.
It is the purpose of this International Standard to provide only a framework for classification rather than to prescribe
exact formats of codes for specific end functions. The system is sufficiently flexible to cover many envisaged purposes
by the appropriate agreed methods of selecting and ordering the coding elements. However, it is recommended that
unless otherwise required, the short format chemistry code is used.

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The following examples are given to illustrate the potential applications.
EXAMPLE 1
To survey markets or to compile trade statistics for fine ceramics, a trade organization might require
compilation of sales data by its members by classifying their products according to the criterion:
application + short-form chemical character
The classification code would appear as:
AnnnCXXnnnn
where XX defines the form of the product of interest, and nnnn is a short form code for a particular chemistry category. Trade
returns could be demanded labelled in this way. Thus, reduced titania threadguides would be coded:
A402CKB6441
EXAMPLE 2
A research organization wishes to construct a data base based on brochures for commercially available
materials. The chemical character is the principal identifier, and the available information from manufacturers on chemical
character and principle property data might be converted into a machine readable code:
CXXnnnnDnnnDnnnDnnnnn......
In this case the application may not be relevant, while the data elements are key items allowing differentiation between
products. As many data elements as needed may be added in the data string. Alternatively, the chemical character string alone
could be used to head a purpose-built detailed property data base. For example, a 95 % alumina ceramic used as an electrical
insulator with the property data defined in 5.5.3 above would be coded:
CKB5040D20162D609444
EXAMPLE 3
An organization requires a ceramic material with specific property attributes for a particular application. The
chemical character is not important. The product could be characterized using the code:
AnnnDnnnDnnnnnnDnnnnDnnnn.....
where the data classification field is used to identify the broad property requirements. This code could be used to search a data
base; e.g. a rotating shaft seal for a chemical plant pump requiring high strength (> 200 MPa, room temperature implied), sliding
o
wear resistance, acid resistance and resistance to water quench thermal shock to 300 C could be searched for using the code:
A371D2015D702D802D3033

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Annex A
(normative)
Application classification field

A.1 Introduction
This field is uniquely identified by the initial letter A.
The classification list for applications of fine ceramics (advanced ceramics, advanced technical ceramics) is given
below. The list is composed of a hierarchy of application types grouped as given below.
To assist in the identification of the appropriate class and code as determined by its principal function, an alphabetical
index follows the hierarchical listing.

Code No.

Application type

100-199

Passive electrical applications

200-299

Active electrical applications

300-499

Mechanical applications

500-599

Thermal and thermomechanical applications

600-699

Nuclear applications

700-799

Optical applications

800-899

Chemical applications, including biomedical applications

900-949

Magnetic applications

950-979

Ceramic powder applications

980-999

Other applications

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NOTE
Since the application range for fine ceramic (advanced ceramic, advanced technical ceramic) products is widening
rapidly, this list may not include recently developed applications. Where there is any doubt, until the classification is updated, the
most appropriate “other” identification should be used.

In cases where a material needs to be described as having a general field of application, e.g. unspecified mechanical
applications, the unspecified or general code given at the head of each sublist shall be used. In cases where the
application is specified, but not explicitly listed, the “other” code given at the end of the relevant sublist shall be used.
Some applications may appear not to fall uniquely into a single category listed above by virtue of using several
advantageous features. An example would be a rotating shaft seal for a chemical plant pump. This performs a
mechanical function in a chemical environment and is listed under mechanical applications. The rule shall be used
such that the application is coded under the general heading which is most appropriate to its field of use. An index is
provided to assist location in the list.

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A.2 Classes of applications
100-199 Passive electrical applications
100

Unspecified or general passive electrical applications

Power insulators
101
Structural electrical power insulators
102
Small low-tension electrical insulators (e.g. stand-off insulators, bus bar supports, terminal blocks)
103
Spark plug insulators
104
Igniter insulators
105
Glow plug insulators
106
Eyelets and cable cleats
o
107
Bushes, sleeves, u 200 C

o
108
Bushes, sleeves, > 200 C
109
Aerial insulators
110
Low power coil formers
111
High power coil formers
112
Precision coil formers
113
Coil formers for high frequency applications
114
Coil formers for high temperature applications
115
Low power fuse bodies
116
High power fuse bodies
117
Vacuum envelopes
118
Vacuum leadthroughs
119
Electrical insulators for use in vacuum
120

Other electrical components for use in vacuum

121

122
123
124

Thermostat bases and assemblies
Cartridge heater supports and assemblies
Moulded insulators
Moulded insulators with metal parts

139

Other power electrical insulators

Insulators for electronics
140
Substrates for electronic components, monolithic, including pin-grid arrays
141
Multilayer interconnects for electronic circuits, including pin-grid arrays
142
Heat sinks
143
Power semiconductor housings
144
Resistor cores
169

Other insulators for electronics

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Microwave insulators
170
Radomes and missile nosecones
171
Windows for use in microwave devices
172
Absorbers and attenuators for microwave devices
173
Phase shifters for use in microwave devices
179

Other applications in microwave devices

199

Other passive electrical applications

200-299 Active electrical applications

200

Unspecified or general active electrical applications

219

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Ohmic electrical conductors
201
Ohmic heating elements
202
High frequency susceptors
203
Electrodes
204
Igniters, jet engine
205
Thermionic emitting cathodes
206
Semiconducting devices for IC handling
Other ohmic electrical conducting applications

Ionic conductors
220
Battery electrolytes
221
Fuel cell electrolytes
222
Gas detectors

223
Exhaust oxygen sensors
224
Molten metal oxygen sensors
229

Other ionic conducting applications

Capacitor applications
230
Monolithic single-layer capacitors
231
Multilayer chip capacitors
239

Other capacitors

Non-ohmic electrical conductors
240
Varistors
241
Thermistors
242
Attenuators
243
Applications based on superconducting ceramic components
249

Other non-ohmic electrical conductors

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Piezoelectric applications
250
Microphone membranes, including telephone handsets
251
Loudspeaker membranes, including telephone handsets
252
Other buzzers and vibrators
253
Force, pressure and acceleration transducers
254
Sonar emitters and detectors
255
Impact igniters
256
Mechanical actuators
257
Motor elements

258
Ink-jet printer heads
259
Resonators
260
Hydrophones
269

Other piezoelectric devices

270

Electrostrictive devices

280

Pyroelectric devices

299

Other functional electrical devices

300-499 Mechanical applications
300

Unspecified or general mechanical applications

309

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Milling and crushing machinery
301
Mill bodies and mill linings
302
Milling media
303
Other mill parts
304
Pestle and mortar linings for grinding soft materials
305
Pestle and mortar linings for grinding hard materials
Other milling or crushing applications

Agricultural applications
310
Agricultural implements for soil working
311
Agricultural pulverizing nozzles
319

Other agricultural applications

Wear resistant facings for plant and machinery
320
Shot blast nozzles
321
Pipelines and cyclones
322
Chute linings

323
Food processing applications
324
Mould and die liners
325
Crushing rolls
326
Slideways, wear resisting pads

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327
328

Forming rolls
Gear wheels

329

Other wear resistant facings

Ballistic applications
330
Ballistic armour
331
Ballistic projectiles
339

Other ballistic applications

Material cutting applications
340
Indexable cutting tools
341
Machine tool parts
343
Inserts for rock drilling
344
Paper, tape cutting knives
345
Domestic knives
346
Scissors and shears
347
Tool dressing components
359

Other material cutting applications

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Material shaping applications
360
Cold die parts
361
Extrusion and drawing dies
362
Wire drawing cones
363
Dies for hot processes
364
Stamping dies and roller dies
369

Other material shaping applications

Pump applications
370
Vanes and impellers for pumps
371
Rotating shaft seals (stationary or rotating components)
372
Hydraulic plungers and cylinders
373
Pump bearing sleeves
374
Pump shafts
375
Pump housings
379

Other pump applications

Valve and tap (faucet) applications
380
Tap (faucet) valve faces, single lever action
381
Tap (faucet) valve faces, multiple lever action
382
Tap (faucet) valves, for water, other
383
Pneumatic valves
399

Other valve facings for non-corroding liquids

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